[quote name='FL Dave' post='44586' date='Oct 17 2006, 23:41 ']Wow, this is how incorrect rumors get started. The old ones are American LaFrance MedicMasters. They requested bids from different manufacturers because ALF MedicMaster no longer produces that model. The new ones are made by Braun. Maybe your rep on the inside left off some of the facts.[/quote]
you are correct about the Braun ambulances, i just found out they are 8 months into their new cotnract and there is lots of stipulations and such on the new units. they have to use an outside chassis supplier that is located in chicago and the rigs must be done within an certain time frame or monitary penalties will be incured. it was such a hassle that a few of the manufacturers were gald they didn't get the contract due to a number of issues. so these are the facts i got this am.
i went to a maintenance conference a few years ago and met the person from cfd that is in charge of the new ambo's and there also is an inspection team that goes out to check on new apparatus. he said that the medic master untis were built below spec and they took too long to build for the last few units and the monitary penalties cost the manufacturer and in essence the cfd got their last 3 ambulance from them for free. he also said there werte cracks in the frames of the modules and many structural issues. while he was telling us all this he got a page on his pager in atlanta and said that one his ambo's was in a wreck. at the same time they were buildind the alf hazmat trucks and they too failed inspection adn had to be beefed up before delivery. he told the class that somebody almost fell through the roof of the cab because of poor crafstmanship and design. i have specs from some of their fire trucks and such and they are very thorough.
as far as teh increect rumors go, yes i made a mistake i admit that but don't go pointing fingers so fast. i am sure you have a mistake or two in the past as well.
you are correct about the Braun ambulances, i just found out they are 8 months into their new cotnract and there is lots of stipulations and such on the new units. they have to use an outside chassis supplier that is located in chicago and the rigs must be done within an certain time frame or monitary penalties will be incured. it was such a hassle that a few of the manufacturers were gald they didn't get the contract due to a number of issues. so these are the facts i got this am.
i went to a maintenance conference a few years ago and met the person from cfd that is in charge of the new ambo's and there also is an inspection team that goes out to check on new apparatus. he said that the medic master untis were built below spec and they took too long to build for the last few units and the monitary penalties cost the manufacturer and in essence the cfd got their last 3 ambulance from them for free. he also said there werte cracks in the frames of the modules and many structural issues. while he was telling us all this he got a page on his pager in atlanta and said that one his ambo's was in a wreck. at the same time they were buildind the alf hazmat trucks and they too failed inspection adn had to be beefed up before delivery. he told the class that somebody almost fell through the roof of the cab because of poor crafstmanship and design. i have specs from some of their fire trucks and such and they are very thorough.
as far as teh increect rumors go, yes i made a mistake i admit that but don't go pointing fingers so fast. i am sure you have a mistake or two in the past as well.
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